Newcastle Races & Results 1 Saturday 16th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Saturday 16th December 2023

There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th December 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 -20%) Quantum Cat	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Quantum Cat 3/1, Improved when resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. In good hands and may do better still. Progressive on AW, leading near finish on C&D handicap debut latest; big player up 2lb.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 -33%) Rhythmic Intent	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Rhythmic Intent 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but shaped well when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Needs considering. No win since 2021 and only sixth back on AW at Wolverhampton latest.
3	12 3rd (12) (5/2 +0%) Franberri	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(12) Franberri 5/2, Promising sort. C&D winner in November. Very good length fourth of 12 to Quantum Cat in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 31 days ago, left with lot to do. Has to be taken seriously. C&D maiden last month; promising fourth to Quantum Cat in C&D handicap since; more to come.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -32%) Furzig	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Furzig 33/1, Course winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 80/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Has work to do. Last AW success was three years ago and well held here recently.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -57%) Haveyoumissedme	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Haveyoumissedme 22/1, C&D winner who went backwards from recent run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (16f, soft) 43 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Ended 2022 with 2m win here but well held in two comeback runs on turf this autumn.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 -50%) Sir Chauvelin	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Sir Chauvelin 18/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in November. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 16/1) 10 days ago, left poorly placed and probably remains in form. Back down in trip. Won this in 2021; got head back in front at Kempton (2m) last month but held there since.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/3 +56%) Tenerife Sunshine	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(10) Tenerife Sunshine 10/3, Visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (11f) 40 days ago, nearest finish having been left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut and can't be dismissed. Hasn't threatened since 1m3f Kempton win but better than result latest; on workable mark.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -267%) Skilled Warrior	66 66/1(-267%)	(11) Skilled Warrior 66/1, Course winner. 13/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Course winner over 1m but recent efforts don't suggest he's likely to add to his tally now.
9th	9 9th (9) (125/1 -89%) Achnamara	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Achnamara 125/1, 10¾ lengths last of 12 to Quantum Cat in handicap at this C&D (150/1) 31 days ago. Easily passed over. Fairly useful for Charlie Johnston but below that level for current yard.
10th	8 10th (8) (40/1 -21%) Southern Voyage	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Southern Voyage 40/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. C&D win in autumn 2022 but has struggled since returning from a year off.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -60%) Howth	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Howth 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (10f), not clear run. Off 123 days. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. Proving hard to win with but has been placed off higher marks on AW; off for 123 days.
12th	6 12th (6) (12/1 +14%) Royal Scandal	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Royal Scandal 12/1, Course winner who is best not judged on latest run at Kempton (12f) 31 days ago, left poorly placed. Low mileage but yet to really get going this year.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The in-form John and Thady Gosen have another strong chance with Quantum Cat, who is an unexposed three-year-old with obvious claims after last month's C&D success. However, this is a step up in class and, with that in mind, it might be worth siding with HAVEYOUMISSEDME, who is highly effective here and runs off 2lb below his last winning mark. Sir Chauvelin won this a couple of years ago and he completes the shortlist.

Lightly-raced 3-y-os FRANBERRI and Quantum Cat top the shortlist. The former finished behind the latter over C&D last time, but she was left with a lot to do and gets the nod to reverse the form on these slightly more favourable terms. Rhythmic Intent shaped well having a rare outing on all-weather at Wolverhampton recently and completes the shortlist.

Progressive 3yos Quantum Cat and FRANBERRI are the pair to focus on, with the latter taken to turn around their latest C&D form.

13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:59 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/6 +58%) Imperial Sovereign	0.666667 4/6(+58%)	(3) Imperial Sovereign 4/6, Foaled March 23. Frankel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m (fourth in Poule d'Essai des Pouliches), half-sister to very smart 1m winner Triple Time. Eye-catching pedigree so he's of plenty of interest on debut. From a leading stable and bred to be smart; market confidence would look significant.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 -46%) High Order	1.75 7/4(-46%)	(2) High Order 7/4, Foaled March 16. Frankel colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Portfolio and winner up to 1¼m Educator. Dam winner up to 10.4f (2-y-o 7f winner). Newcomer to note with his leading yard amongst the winners. Well-bred colt from top yard which has won this three times with newcomer since 2017.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 -144%) Open Secret	10 10/1(-144%)	(5) Open Secret 10/1, Foaled April 19. Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Lone Fighter. Dam, 2-y-o 7.6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¾m Parlour Games out of Irish/Yorkshire Oaks winner Petrushka. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. The betting should help guide to expectations for this newcomer from a good yard.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -100%) Mariner	22 22/1(-100%)	(4) Mariner 22/1, Well below the level of his first 2 starts when last of 5 in maiden at Naas (7f, good, 3/1) in July (gelded since). Bounce back called for as he goes up in trip on first run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Fair form in Ireland this summer but likely vulnerable to newcomer on return from break.
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -838%) Angelica Catalani	150 150/1(-838%)	(6) Angelica Catalani 150/1, Foaled March 16. Mondialiste filly. Dam 1m/9f winner out of useful 11f winner Penchee. May just be better for this first experience. A watching brief is advised on debut unless the betting vibes are notably strong.
6th	1 6th (1) (150/1 -203%) Dark Side Premier	150 150/1(-203%)	(1) Dark Side Premier 150/1, Never a threat when eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 100/1) on debut 29 days ago. Looks to be up against it. 100-1 and no short-term promise on last month's 7f debut here.

LTO Selection:

13:59 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

An Irish Derby entrant, IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN is an interesting colt for Karl Burke to be introducing at this time of year and given his dam - a half-sister to Queen Anne hero Triple Time among other Pattern race winners - won as a juvenile, there is good reason to expect a big run from the son of Frankel. High Order is also by Frankel and is an obvious alternative given his illustrious connections, with fellow newcomer Open Secret rated the pick of the rest.

HIGH ORDER makes plenty of appeal on paper for his leading connections and, with his yard in excellent form, he is taken to make a winning start. Imperial Sovereign also boasts an eye-catching pedigree and is another to note on debut, with Open Secret the pick of the remainder.

The good record of the Gosden yard with newcomers in this earns HIGH ORDER the vote ahead of fellow Frankel colt Imperial Sovereign.

13:59 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +36%) The Turpinator	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) The Turpinator 9/2, Latest win at Thirsk in September but wasn't in the same form (6/1) at this course (6f) 43 days ago. Bounce back required. Below par on AW latest but had been in decent form on turf prior to that.
2	10 2nd (10) (9/2 +10%) Bowood	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) Bowood 9/2, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good neck third of 12 to Kalganov in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Expected to be bang there again. Placed in both C&D handicaps, collared late on by Kalganov latterly; should go well.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -29%) Illusionist	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Illusionist 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, 20/1) 7 days ago, running on late. Blinkers back on. Losing run mounting up but last weekend's 6f third came in warm race; second attempt at 7f.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +38%) Larado	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Larado 5/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 35 days ago. Went close at Kempton (1m) in October and excuses for lesser runs since.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -20%) Abruzzo Mia	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Abruzzo Mia 12/1, C&D winner in September but couldn't match that form back here in October. Back from break to win over C&D in September; freshened up since lesser run since.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -60%) Alexander James	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Alexander James 40/1, Course winner who failed to come on for recent run when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 8 days ago. Others preferred. Not offered enough lately to be positive about his chances here.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -56%) Wildfell	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Wildfell 14/1, 4 wins from 8 runs this year. Twenty ninth of 34 in Cambridgeshire Handicap (100/1) at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 77 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam. Ended his time with Peter Chapple-Hyam on low note but was 3-3 on AW earlier in year.
8th	12 8th (12) (18/1 -29%) Showmedemoney	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Showmedemoney 18/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle in September. 10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 8 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Better judged on previous form. Three wins this year, including 1m here; twice third this autumn but below par last week.
9th	4 9th (4) (17/2 -70%) Swiss Ace	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(4) Swiss Ace 17/2, C&D winner. 10/3, respectable second of 7 in handicap at this course (8f). Off 169 days. Now below last winning mark and has run well fresh in the past. Interesting. C&D winner in March; absent since June but he has gone well fresh before.
10th	6 10th (6) (13/2 -44%) Kalganov	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(6) Kalganov 13/2, Bounced back to best in first-time cheekpieces when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Not taken lightly in follow-up bid. Reacted well to cheekpieces when winning over C&D last week (Bowood third); respected.
11th	11 11th (11) (25/1 -56%) Surprise Picture	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Surprise Picture 25/1, 3 wins from 15 runs this year but operating below best at present, only 6¾ lengths seventh of 12 to Kalganov in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 8 days ago. Seems to be in a lull for now. Three wins this year but well behind Kalganov and Bowood over C&D last week.
12th	8 12th (8) (20/1 -67%) One More Dream	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) One More Dream 20/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in August. 9/1, last of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 77 days ago. 11lb higher back on all-weather now. Good AW record so could easily shrug off lesser runs on turf since Catterick win in August.

LTO Selection:

14:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A C&D winner off a 2lb lower mark last week, Kalganov has plenty of scope to improve on the all-weather and is respected accordingly, while his stablemate Abruzzo Mia is still of low mileage and is dangerous to rule out. However, ILLUSIONIST appeals most in handicapping terms and off 10lb lower than his last winning mark, the Grant Tuer-trained six-year-old is hard to resist.

BOWOOD has displayed the odd quirk or 2, but he fared best of those ridden close up in a strongly-run handicap won by Kalganov over C&D last week and looks to have a solid chance from only 1 lb higher. Kalganov heads up the opposition along with Swiss Ace, who's interesting returning from a break having gone well fresh in the past.

Katie Scott's BOWOOD is taken to turn the tables on last week's C&D conqueror Kalganov.

14:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:09 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +17%) Coachello	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(1) Coachello 5/2, 5/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but he scored readily there so is expected to be bang there. Came from last to first to win cosily at Lingfield; 5lb rise by no means harsh; big shout.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 -33%) Dickieburd	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Dickieburd 12/1, C&D winner in November. 10/1, only ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago so needs to get back on track. Pestered in front when disappointing last week but could get an easy lead this time.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -71%) Admiral D	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Admiral D 6/1, Ungenuine type. 17/2, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 38 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to back it up. Led late on at Kempton last month; impossible to rule out off 3lb higher.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 +42%) Intrinsic Bond	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Intrinsic Bond 7/2, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 24 days ago so he needs considering. Form has dipped but a return to 6f could help this C&D winner.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 -20%) Bielsa	3 3/1(-20%)	(2) Bielsa 3/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 35 days ago. Consistent sort who can go well again. Back to form when second of ten over this C&D last month; should not be far away.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 -9%) Dubai Station	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Dubai Station 6/1, C&D winner. 33/1, first run since leaving Stuart Williams when creditable fifth of 12 to Admiral D in handicap at Kempton (6f) 38 days ago. Not discounted. C&D Group 3 win earlier in career; can go very well if building on stable debut last time.

LTO Selection:

15:09 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A very rare runner for Gordon Elliott at Newcastle, COACHELLO get the nod to follow up his triumph over 7f at Lingfield last month. The five-year-old won more comfortably than the near two-length distance may suggest and a 5lb hike may not be enough to halt his progression. Bielsa is a danger after a good second over C&D, for which a 1lb rise isn't too harsh. Intrinsic Bond's mark is falling so he could also have a say.

A case can be made for all of these but Irish-challenger COACHELLO is hard to side against on the back of his facile Lingfield success. Bielsa looks the one to give Gordon Elliott's raider most to do ahead of Intrinsic Bond and Dubai Station.

The eye is drawn to DUBAI STATION, thrown in on his best form and an encouraging fifth on stable debut last time.

15:09 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:44 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 -14%) Bulldog Drummond	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Bulldog Drummond 8/1, 10/3, unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) 21 days ago. Good runner-up efforts over this trip prior to that. Major player. Seen off late by Petra Celera over 6f at Wolverhampton; this is competitive.
2	10 2nd (10) (15/2 +6%) Magic Fluke	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Magic Fluke 15/2, 22/1, career best when winning 12-runner C&D nursery 39 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 4 lb rise. Just hung on against subsequent winner on handicap debut over C&D; up 4lb; needs extra.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 -50%) Morning Suit	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Morning Suit 15/2, 15/8, left debut behind when winning 12-runner maiden at Lingfield (6f) 21 days ago. Likely there's more to come in handicaps. Much respected. Learnt from debut when winning at Lingfield (6f); two siblings handled Tapeta; can improve.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +21%) Petra Celera	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(2) Petra Celera 11/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 12/1, good second of 10 in nursery at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again. In fine form, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and close call over 7f here; respected.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -127%) Mariamne	22 22/1(-127%)	(4) Mariamne 22/1, Cheekpieces on first time, good second of 9 in nursery (15/2) at Wolverhampton (5f) 70 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James Ferguson. Course winner at 5f for previous yard; has tended to find little over 6f but had wind op.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/2 +63%) Appellant	3.5 7/2(+63%)	(5) Appellant 7/2, Fair form. Respectable sixth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6f, 9/1) 25 days ago. All races at 6f; just respectable efforts in handicaps last month and more needed.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +25%) Split The Profit	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Split The Profit 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 12 to Petra Celera in nursery at Wolverhampton (6f) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Promising 4th behind Petra Celera on handicap debut over 6f at Wolverhampton.
8th	11 8th (11) (13/2 +43%) Alfa Whiteburd	6.5 13/2(+43%)	(11) Alfa Whiteburd 13/2, Fair maiden. Good fourth of 11 in nursery (5/1) at Lingfield (6f) 3 days ago. Not the best of runs in latest two handicaps at 6f; one of several with more to come.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -371%) Vitarli	66 66/1(-371%)	(7) Vitarli 66/1, Course winner over 5f in November but down the field over C&D since. Bounce back needed. Has shown her best form over 5f on this track; not as convincing at 6f so far.
10th	12 10th (12) (16/1 -100%) Hearitfortheboys	16 16/1(-100%)	(12) Hearitfortheboys 16/1, Strong in the market and much improved when making a winning nursery debut in 11-runner event at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago, driven out. Another who has to enter the reckoning. Well supported when winning 6f handicap debut latest; up 4lb; see what the market says.
11th	9 11th (9) (16/1 -75%) Bluebell Grove	16 16/1(-75%)	(9) Bluebell Grove 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, second of 12 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed sort from a leading yard. Improved over 6f latest; can do better now handicapping; yard 8-19 with 2yos here.
12th	8 12th (8) (10/1 -100%) Moyola	10 10/1(-100%)	(8) Moyola 10/1, Career best when winning 11-runner C&D nursery 57 days ago. Had plenty in hand so even a 10 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid if in similar form. Hacked up on AW debut over C&D in October; off since and up 10lb but has potential.

LTO Selection:

15:44 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Moyola won in very taking fashion over C&D in October, exploiting a mark of 59, but having been raised 10lb in the ratings for that success, he may be left susceptible to some better treated rivals. The nod goes to MORNING SUIT, who stayed on best to make it second-time lucky at Lingfield and he can follow up that victory on his handicap bow. Petra Celera should also be in the shake-up.

A competitive nursery. BULLDOG DRUMMOND didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Wolverhampton last time and might prove the answer for the George Boughey team. Morning Suit likely has more to give on the back of his Lingfield maiden success and is second choice ahead of Hearitfortheboys and Petra Celera.

Several promising contenders but MOYOLA relished the step up in trip on his AW debut over C&D and he is marginally preferred.

15:44 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +42%) Wee Fat Mac	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(1) Wee Fat Mac 7/4, Course winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 6 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty. Respected. Justified favouritism at Wolverhampton on Sunday; in the mix again under a penalty.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 -17%) Stallone	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Stallone 14/1, C&D winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 11/1) 9 days ago. Bounce back needed. Hasn't landed much of a blow of late; slipping in the weights but needs something extra.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Doctor Mozart	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Doctor Mozart 9/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 5/1) 6 days ago, getting first run. Carries penalty. Could make another bold bid. Seemed suited by drop back to 5f when scoring at Wolverhampton; penalty makes this tougher.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 +50%) Nellie French	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(9) Nellie French 11/2, C&D winner. 10/1, bit below form 4 lengths fifth of 11 to Doctor Mozart in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Had an excuse behind Doctor Mozart last time; goes well here; each-way possibilities.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +27%) Phoenix Star	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Phoenix Star 4/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in September. 12/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 36 days ago. Can make presence felt back at favoured venue. Dual C&D winner in the autumn and may well bounce back from below-par run at Chelmsford.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 +0%) Shaka	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Shaka 50/1, Poor form at best in 5 starts. Very hard to make a case for. Poor maiden and has not progressed, well-held last in Wolverhampton novice last time.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 -43%) Gowanbuster	10 10/1(-43%)	(8) Gowanbuster 10/1, C&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 12 over C&D 32 days ago. Can play a prominent role again. Led most of way when second over C&D last month; should make another bold bid.
8th	11 8th (11) (18/1 +45%) Candy Eye	18 18/1(+45%)	(11) Candy Eye 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 11 in C&D handicap 44 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Some promise in three qualifying runs but has beaten one rival only in handicaps.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -208%) Sir Benedict	20 20/1(-208%)	(7) Sir Benedict 20/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Off 7 months. Nicely handicapped if he is ready to roll after his break. Check the betting. Infrequent winner these days; wasn't in great form when last seen in the spring.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -317%) Primo's Comet	25 25/1(-317%)	(3) Primo's Comet 25/1, C&D winner who added to his tally at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) when last seen in July. Only 3 lb higher but much depends on whether he's primed after a break. Ended long losing run at Musselburgh in July; near six-month absence since is a concern.
11th	4 11th (4) (80/1 -142%) Onthebunny	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Onthebunny 80/1, Modest form for Mick Channon in 2022. Absent for 16 months ahead of this first outing for a new stable. Betting should help guide to expectations. 0-5 as a 2yo for Mick Channon and probably best watched after 501 days off.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Plenty of in-form contenders line up in this field, with the tentative nod going to WEE FAT MAC. Iain Jardine's charge was always in command when scoring over 6f at Wolverhampton last weekend and a repeat of that effort would see him bang there again under his penalty. Primo's Comet returned to winning ways at Musselburgh in July and he's respected after a break, while Doctor Mozart - another with a penalty for a recent Wolverhampton triumph - is also worthy of a closer look.

Perhaps PHOENIX STAR can land another win at a venue which seems to bring out the best in him. Recent winners Doctor Mozart and Wee Fat Mac head the dangers along with last-time-out C&D runner-up Gowanbuster.

Course regular Phoenix Star should again be on the premises but preference is for NELLIE FRENCH who had an excuse last time.

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (15/2 +70%) King Of The Jungle	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(10) King Of The Jungle 15/2, 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 38 days ago, worst of draw. Needs a couple of these to falter. 3yo maiden; made the frame on two occasions but is inconsistent.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Rory	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Rory 3/1, Unreliable individual. 7/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Well in the mix if on his A-game again. Scored over 6f here last Saturday; C&D winner off 1lb higher in 2022; likely player.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/4 +32%) High Opinion	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(3) High Opinion 9/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D 32 days ago, merely pushed out. Big shout despite taking a 6 lb rise. Won with something to spare over C&D last month; remains unexposed on AW; highly respected.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -40%) One Last Hug	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) One Last Hug 14/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Respectable 2½ lengths sixth of 12 to High Opinion in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 32 days ago. Considered. Running respectably at this course since returned to AW; yet to win away from Ayr.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Glorious Rio	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Glorious Rio 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. 20/1, last of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 83 days ago, slowly away.Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Removal of headgear isn't sure to help; all wins in his usual blinkers.
6th	7 6th (7) (15/2 -15%) Henery Hawk	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(7) Henery Hawk 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 5/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Merits consideration. Successful twice over 5f in October; may have more to offer back at this distance.
7th	11 7th (11) (18/1 +18%) Rockley Point	18 18/1(+18%)	(11) Rockley Point 18/1, 4-time course winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 6 days ago. Shortlisted. Long time since he won a handicap; both wins this year came at classified level.
8th	8 8th (8) (14/1 -100%) Sherdil	14 14/1(-100%)	(8) Sherdil 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 11 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Mixed results since returned to AW but the pick of that form gives him place claims.
9th	6 9th (6) (28/1 +15%) Dapper Man	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Dapper Man 28/1, Last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. All 16 wins in headgear, which is again missing; opposed.
10th	12 10th (12) (22/1 -38%) Birdie Bowers	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Birdie Bowers 22/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 78 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account. 0-14 this year; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
2	2 \|RR\| (2) (22/1 -120%) Imperiousity	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) Imperiousity 22/1, Untrustworthy individual. 5/1, refused to race in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 72 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Amanda Perrett. Something to find on form. Refused to race the last twice; comes with major risk on debut for new yard.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A tough one to call but it may be worth chancing ROCKLEY POINT, who is now a 10-year-old but has won four times here. Beaten less than four lengths at Wolverhampton last week, he could surprise them all if the race falls his way. High Opinion won a shade comfortably over C&D last month and could go well again, despite an added 6lb from the handicapper. Top-weight Rory has scored off higher ratings and also arrives in winning form.

HIGH OPINION looked in fine order when scoring with something to spare over C&D last month so is taken to make light of a 6 lb hike in the weights and go in again. C&D winner Henery Hawk heads the list of dangers having not enjoyed the rub of the green when sixth at Southwell last time out, although both Rockley Point and Rory could easily have a say too.

Preference is for HIGH OPINION (nap), who still looks favourably treated. Henery Hawk is feared most.

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/6 +45%) Enola Grey	0.833333 5/6(+45%)	(5) Enola Grey 5/6, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 2/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 4 days ago, despite being very slowly away. Player. Has form figures of 222 for new stable; close second in higher grade four days ago.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 +18%) Cusack	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Cusack 9/2, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 8/1) 8 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. In the picture. Scored over C&D in September/October; outstayed over 12.5f here last week.
3	9 3rd (9) (16/1 +20%) Fifty Sent	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Fifty Sent 16/1, Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this course (10.2f) 27 days ago. Back down in trip with more required. Has lost his form since August but is well weighted granted a revival.
4	1 4th (1) (33/1 -106%) Thunder Max	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Thunder Max 33/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 175 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon with work to do. Something to prove back down in distance on AW/stable debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 -50%) Ledger	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Ledger 12/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/4) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. Form for current stable suggests he may have more to offer back at Newcastle.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -11%) Keep Me Stable	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Keep Me Stable 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago so needs to bounce back. Two 7f wins here in November; returned to this course is a plus.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -213%) Pembrokeshire	25 25/1(-213%)	(4) Pembrokeshire 25/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 61 days ago, suited by way race developed. In the mix. Record suggests he's no certainty to follow up Musselburgh win.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/1 -54%) King Triton	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) King Triton 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 40 days ago. Enters calculations. 0-11 for current yard but has slipped to a very handy mark.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 -113%) Whatwouldyouknow	16 16/1(-113%)	(7) Whatwouldyouknow 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Can give a good account. Three-time C&D winner; ran creditably at Wolverhampton last time; should go well.
10th	8 10th (8) (66/1 -100%) Lady Manyara	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Lady Manyara 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 44 days ago, slowly away. Not easy to make a case for. May be capable of better but others have stronger form claims as things stand.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Pembrokeshire did well to win at Musselburgh after being hampered at the start but carries 5lb more, which makes his life trickier. ENOLA GREY has been frustrating to follow with five seconds from her last six starts, but the latest was in a better race at Southwell off 1lb higher and she was beaten less than a length. A repeat of that may be more than enough. Cusack and Whatwouldyouknow might follow them home.

ENOLA GREY is knocking on the door and taken to gain a deserved success now able to race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a slow-starting second at Southwell last time. King Triton is weighted to have a big say and next on the list, with Whatwouldyouknow also well in the mix in a competitive event.

Turned out quickly, ENOLA GREY holds a good chance back down a couple of grades. Ledger is second choice.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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